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Wilbur Ryals Obituary
After high school he spent time in the United States Army as Military Police and married Lorene Dyal, his beloved wife of 27 years on August 2, 1968. He worked at Anheuser-Busch for years but for recreation he enjoyed farming, fishing, camping, bowling and especially spending time with his family.
He was affiliated with Southern Baptist Christian and was a member of River Road Baptist Church in Hilliard, FL.
Wilbur is survived by daughter Teresa Felch and husband Richard; daughter Sheryl Rhoden; daughter Patty Walker and husband Robbie; son Michael Ryals; seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by spouse Lorene Ryals; father Allen Ryals; mother Desdie Howard Poppell; brothers A.C. Ryals, Bobby Ryals; Earl Ryals and Herbert Ryals; sisters Emma Ryals and Corraine Holton.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hgriversidefuneralhome.com for the Ryals family.
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